About The Guest:
Dale Everett is a group product manager at Faire, an online wholesale marketplace for retailers and brands. He has a background in consulting and has worked at companies like Opendoor and Bain Consulting. Dale is passionate about product management and has a strong track record of success in his career.
Summary:
Dale Everett shares his career journey, from starting out as a business major in college to becoming a Group Product Manager at Faire. He discusses his experience at Opendoor and the decision-making process that led him to his current role. Dale also shares insights into his structured work reflection process and the importance of having a working hypothesis for your career. He also reflects on how he evaluates which startups he wants to work for, how to break into product management from consulting whether you're still in college or later in your career, and more.
Timestamp Summary
0:00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest Dale Everett
0:03:00 Dale's decision to pursue a career in consulting
0:08:59 Dale's transition from consulting to working at Opendoor
0:17:33 Dale's role as a pricing product manager at Opendoor
0:21:49 Dale's experience as a general manager at Opendoor
0:25:21 Dale's transition to becoming a group product manager
0:39:46 Advice for someone wanting to become a product manager
0:43:13 Advice for a product manager wanting to become a group product manager
0:46:17 Dale's potential next steps in his career
0:50:07 Dale's thoughts on starting a journal
0:52:45 Dale's interest in founding something smaller
0:53:14 Dale's potential options for smaller businesses
0:53:28 Dale's thoughts on potential brand sponsorship
0:54:49 How to get started in triathlons
0:55:47 The importance of setting goals and getting started
0:56:53 Maintaining hobbies and drawing boundaries
0:58:23 Dale's favorite things about living in Davis, California
0:59:29 General advice and questions Dale asks on coffee chats
1:00:16 The importance of self-confidence in decision-making
